& that’s saying a lot!

Here’s a birthday song for you, & some of the words are below (English trans. at the end).

I’m thankful for the opportunities (two so far!) to synchronize the “steps of our tired feet” in protest & hope. I admire your commitment, kindness, & tenderness. Wishing you a lovely celebration of your life today!

Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto,
Me ha dado la marcha de mis pies cansados,
Con ellos anduve ciudades y charcos,
Playas y desiertos, montañas y llanos,
Y la casa tuya, tu calle y tu patio.

Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto,
Me ha dado la risa, me ha dado el llanto,
Así yo distingo dicha de quebranto,
Los dos materiales que forman mi canto, `
Y el canto de ustedes que es mi propio canto.

Thanks to life which has given me so much
It’s given me the steps of my tired feet
With them I walked though cities and puddles
Beaches and deserts, mountains and plains
And your house, your street, and your patio.

Thanks to life which has given me so much,
It’s given me laughter, it’s given me tears.
Thereby I distinguish good fortune from ruin,
The two themes that make up my song,
And the song of all of you, which is my own song.